Nurse Manager - Virtual Acute Care

Nurse Manager - Virtual Nursing

ChristianaCare is seeking an experienced Manager of Nursing - Virtual Acute Care to lead our innovative virtual care delivery model. This role assumes 24-hour accountability for clinical and operational excellence in virtual acute care nursing, including oversight of the Virtual Safety Sitter Telemonitoring Program. You will play a key role in shaping patient care through telehealth platforms while fostering a culture of collaboration, professional development, and patient safety.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and direction for virtual acute care nursing teams.
• Conduct routine leader rounds to ensure visibility, teamwork, and quality care.
• Drive change management initiatives and optimize patient flow in a virtual environment.
• Mentor and develop nursing staff, promoting autonomy and relationship-based care.
• Oversee hiring, coaching, and performance evaluations.
• Lead daily huddles and monthly staff meetings to communicate priorities and recognize achievements.
• Develop and monitor performance improvement and patient safety initiatives.
• Collaborate across departments to enhance program development and clinical excellence.
• Participate in budgeting, staffing decisions, and succession planning.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
• BSN and Master's degree (or BS + MSN).
• Professional certification in a nursing specialty required; Nurse Executive certification preferred.
• Current RN license in Delaware or compact state.
• BLS or ACLS certification required.
• Minimum 5 years of clinical and leadership experience.
• Strong knowledge of ANA Code of Ethics, ANCC Magnet Model, and Relationship-Based Care.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills.

Benefits & Perks

• Comprehensive health coverage (medical, dental, vision).
• Generous paid time off and holidays.
• 403b with defined contribution
• Tuition reimbursement and continuing education support.
• Professional development programs and leadership training.
• Employee wellness initiatives and mental health resources.
• Discount programs for employees and family members.

Why ChristianaCare?

• Join a nationally recognized health system committed to innovation and excellence.
• Be part of a team that values transformational leadership, professional empowerment, and patient-centered care.
• Competitive compensation and benefits package, which includes:
  • Comprehensive health coverage (medical, dental, vision).
  • Generous paid time off and holidays.
  • 403b with defined contribution
  • Tuition reimbursement and continuing education support.
  • Professional development programs and leadership training.
  • Employee wellness initiatives and mental health resources.
  • Discount programs for employees and family members.

Apply today to lead the future of virtual nursing care at ChristianaCare!

Christiana Care Health System is an equal opportunity employer, firmly committed to prohibiting discrimination, whose staff is reflective of its community, and considers qualified applicants for open positions without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity or expression, age, veteran status, disability, pregnancy, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.

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EEO Posting Statement

ChristianaCare offers a competitive suite of employee benefits to maximize the wellness of you and your family, including health insurance, paid time off, retirement, an employee assistance program. To learn more about our benefits for eligible positions visit https://careers.christianacare.org/benefits-compensation/